Eraser Glove

ABSTRACT

An eraser glove is provided for effectively removing ink and other marking substrates from a board while keeping the fingers exposed and free to directly handle objects, such as writing implements and sports equipment. The eraser glove includes a palmar side, a dorsal side, and a plurality of finger portions extending from an upper end of the body. Each finger portion includes a bore that can receive a corresponding finger of a wearer. Each finger portion terminates prior to a knuckle of the wearer so as to expose an interphalangeal joint of the corresponding finger. A pad is removably attached to a lateral side of the glove body at a pad receiving portion. The lateral side is opposite a thumb side and extends across the palmar and the dorsal side. The pad is able to remove and capture ink and other marking substrates from a writing surface when wiped thereagainst.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an eraser glove. More specifically, thepresent invention relates to an eraser glove that allows wearers toerase markings from a board while enabling the same wearer to handlewriting implements and sports equipment without requiring removal of theglove. Additionally, the eraser glove includes a pad for removing themarkings that is removably attached thereto. The pad is positioned onthe lateral side of the wearer's hand and ensures that the markings areremoved in a wiping motion without requiring reorientation of the glovewhen in use.

Dry erase boards are becoming increasingly popular. Larger dry eraseboards are found in classrooms and board rooms. Typical dry erase boards(also called whiteboards) include a board or substrate that is coatedwith an enamel, film, ultraviolet cured liquid, liquid varnish, orporcelain finish. Specially designed markers are used to write on thesubstrate, with a variety of dry erase ink compositions being known. Theink of the marker dries on the substrate but does not bond to thesubstrate surface. Consequently, marks made with the marker can beremoved without requiring a comprehensive cleaning. Thus, a user canwrite on a dry erase board with a dry erase marker and then wipe off thewriting using an eraser.

Currently, dry erase boards are cleaned using erasers with a rectangulareraser surface covered with felt-like material. These erasers sufferfrom several disadvantages. These rectangular erasers are onlypractically used at the conclusion of the presentations or at pointsduring the presentations when major portions of (or the entire) dryerase board is erased all at once. It is common for a presenter writingon the dry erase board during a presentation to either make an error orwant to change something previously written on the dry erase board.Using conventional erasers during a presentation is impractical.Specifically, the person making the presentation must stop thepresentation, locate the standard eraser, and erase the erroneousmarking, thereby disrupting the flow of the presentation. Alternatively,the person may choose to ignore the standard rectangular dry eraser anduse a bare hand to erase the erroneous marking. The result is that, bythe time the presentation ends, the hand of the presenter is covered indry erase ink material or other marking substrates.

There are some known eraser gloves. However, these devices areimpractical in many applications. For example, a coach, manager, or gymteacher may mark a dry erase board during a practice or game toillustrate set plays, formations, drills, etc. As sport games requirecoaching of both the presentation and the practical, the coach mayrequire demonstration involving the handling of sports equipment. Usingthese known eraser gloves during a game is impractical as the personmaking the demonstration must stop the presentation, remove the glove,provide the practical demonstration, proceed with the presentation, donthe glove, and erase the erroneous marking, thereby disrupting the flowof both the presentation and demonstration.

In light of the devices disclosed in the known art, it is submitted thatthe present invention substantially diverges in design elements andmethods from the known art and consequently it is clear that there is aneed in the art for an improvement for an eraser glove. In this regardthe instant invention substantially fulfills these needs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types oferaser gloves now present in the known art. The present inventionprovides a new eraser glove, wherein the same can be utilized forconveniently and effectively removing ink and other marking substratesfrom a board and while keeping the fingers exposed and free to directlyhandle objects, such as writing implements and sports equipment. Theeraser glove comprises a glove body having a palmar side, a dorsal side,and a plurality of finger portions extending from an upper end of thebody. Each finger portions includes a bore that is adapted to receive acorresponding finger of a wearer. Each finger portions terminates priorto a knuckle of the wearer so as to expose an interphalangeal joint ofthe corresponding finger.

It is another object of the invention to provide an eraser glove havinga pad removably attached to a lateral side of the glove body at a padreceiving portion. The lateral side is opposite a thumb side and extendsacross the palmar and the dorsal side. The pad receiving portion extendsfrom a wrist portion to a base of one of the finger portions and the padis adapted to remove and capture ink and other marking substrates from awriting surface when wiped thereagainst.

It is an objective of the present invention to provide an eraser gloveconfigured to be worn during a presentation that requires both practicaldemonstration with equipment and notes being made to a board.

It is another objective of the present invention to provide an eraserglove having removable pad that is positioned on the lateral side ofglove and includes a channel that allows the pad to contour with theside of the glove and hand.

It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide aneraser glove that is extremely easy to use and capable of being worn forlong periods of time. Accordingly, the glove is donned and removed in amatter of seconds and conveniently offers a secure and comfortable fitwhen used for extended periods of time.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new andimproved eraser glove that has all of the advantages of the known artand none of the disadvantages.

Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention willbecome apparent from the following detailed description taken inconjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will beparticularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and mannerin which it may be made and used may be better understood after a reviewof the following description, taken in connection with the accompanyingdrawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the eraser glove.

FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of the eraser glove.

FIG. 3 shows a side view of an embodiment of the eraser glove.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the eraser glove gripping a writingimplement and creating markings onto a board.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the eraser glove erasing markings on aboard.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like referencenumerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similarelements of the eraser glove. For the purposes of presenting a brief andclear description of the present invention, the preferred embodimentwill be discussed as used for wearing on either hand to allow theholding of objects and the removal of ink from a surface. The figuresare intended for representative purposes only and should not beconsidered to be limiting in any respect. Furthermore, the describedfeatures, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitablemanner in one or more embodiments. In the following description,numerous specific details are provided to give a thorough understandingof embodiments.

Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiment (s) ofthe invention. References to “one embodiment,” “at least oneembodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “forexample,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) mayinclude a feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, orlimitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includesthat feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, orlimitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” doesnot necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In this specification, theterm “palmar side”, “palmar”, “palm” or “palm portion” is used to denotethe front part of a hand or glove other than the fingers. Additionally,the term “dorsal side”, “dorsal”, or “back portion” is used to denotethe back part of a hand or glove other than the fingers.

In the discussed embodiments below, the eraser glove is adapted for theremoval and capture of ink from a dry erase board. However, otherembodiments of the eraser glove include the pad configured to erase anyknown marking substrates on a surface, such as chalk on a chalkboard,graphite and ink from paper, and the like. As used herein, “ink” refersto a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, printing, or duplicating.

Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a perspective view of anembodiment of the eraser glove and an exploded view of an embodiment ofthe eraser glove with the pad removed, respectively. The eraser glove1000 provides a fingerless glove that is adapted to be worn by a user,such as a coach, teacher, or instructor, that allows the user to grip awriting instrument while maintaining tactile contact therewith. Further,the user may utilize the eraser glove 1000 to remove ink or othermarking substrates from a surface (such as a board, chalkboard orwhiteboard) by wiping a portion of the glove 1000 against the markingsof the surface. The eraser glove 1000 comprises a glove body 1100 havinga palmar side 1200 and a dorsal side 1300 such that the glove is adaptedto fit a hand of a wearer. In the shown embodiment, the palmar side 1200is continuous with the dorsal side 1300. In alternative embodiment, thepalmar and dorsal sides 1200, 1300 are joined via a thread or stitch toform a wrist portion 1400 and prevent the material around the wristportion from stretching and becoming elongated.

The glove body 1100 includes a plurality of finger portions 1500extending from an upper end 1150 thereof, wherein each finger portion1500 is a bore adapted to receive a corresponding finger of a wearerwhen worn. In the shown embodiment, the plurality of finger portions1500 comprises a thumb finger portion 1510, an index finger portion1520, a middle finger portion 1530, a ringer finger portion 1540, and apinky finger portion 1550.

In one embodiment, a pad 2000 is removably attached to a pad receivingportion 2100 of the body 1100. The pad receiving portion 2100 disposedon a lateral side 1600 of the glove body 1100, wherein the lateral side1600 is opposite a thumb side 1700 and extends across the palmar and thedorsal side 1200, 1300. The pad receiving portion 2100 extends from thewrist portion 1400 to a base 1580 of one of the finger portions 1500. Inone embodiment, the pad receiving portion 2100 is adapted to removablyreceive the pad 2000 via a fastener. In the shown embodiment, the padreceiving fastener is hook and loop fasteners. However, in alternativeembodiments, the pad receiving fastener may include adhesive, buttons,magnets, and the like.

Specifically referring to FIG. 2, in the shown embodiment the pad 2000is removed from the pad receiving portion 2100. The pad 2000 comprises afront side 2010 and a rear side 2020, wherein the front side 2010comprises ink removing elements that is adapted to remove and captureink or other mediums for making markings from a writing surface. Therear side 2020 of the pad 2000 comprises a fastener adapted toselectively and removably engage with the pad receiving portion 2100 ofthe body 1100. In one embodiment, the pad fastener corresponds with thefastener of the pad receiving portion 2100 so as to mate and securetherewith. In one embodiment, the entire surface area of the rear side2020 of the pad 2000 overlaps with the entire surface area of the padreceiving portion 2100.

In the shown embodiment, the pad 2000 comprises channel 2030 extendingentirely across a first end 2040 and a second end 2050. The channel 2030forms a living hinge such that the pad 2000 is adapted to contour to theshape of the pad receiving portion 2100. The channel 2030 is linear.However, in alternative embodiments, the channel 2030 may be curved orhave another shape. The shape or curvature of the channel 2030 increasesthe comfort and fit of the glove 1000 when in use and can vary dependingon the preference of the user. Some users use different hand motionsfrom one another when erasing markings from a surface and therefore maydesire various flexibility within the pad 2000, wherein the shape andplacement of the channel 2030 contributes to the that flexibility.

Moreover, in some embodiments the channel 2030 may terminate prior tothe first end 2040 and/or the second end 2050. In the shown embodiment,the channel 2030 is centrally disposed on the front side 2010 and formstwo equally sized regions. In alternative embodiments, the channel 2030may be offset from the center axis so as to create two or more regionshaving differing surface areas. When the pad 2000 is coupled to the padreceiving portion 2100, the channel 2030 is positioned over the lateralside 1600 of the body 1100 and allows the pad 2000 to contour to theshape of the wearer's hand and glove body 1100.

In the shown embodiment, a wrist band 1800 disposed at the wrist portion1400 wherein the wrist portion 1400 is adapted to receive a hand of awearer therein. The wrist band 1800 comprises an annular cuff that issized to receive a hand of a wearer and encompass the wearer's wrist.The wrist band 1800 that adjusts the circumference of the cuff to fitwrists having various sizes. The wrist band 1800 includes a fastenerthat allows for the adjustment of the cuff. In one embodiment, the wristband 1800 is elastic.

Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a side view of an embodiment ofthe eraser glove. In the shown embodiment, each finger portion 1500lacks a portion for enveloping a distal phalanx of each finger. Theplurality of finger portions 1500 terminates prior to a knuckle of thewearer so as to expose an interphalangeal joint 2100 of thecorresponding fingers when worn. This partially fingerless gloveconfiguration

In the shown embodiment, the pad 2000 abuts the wrist portion 1400 andterminates prior to a knuckle of the wearer. In this way, the wearer mayeasily grasp objects without loss of dexterity that occurs when thefingers are encompassed within the glove body.

Referring now to FIGS. 4 and 5, there is shown an embodiment of theeraser glove gripping a writing implement and creating markings onto aboard and the eraser glove erasing markings on a board, respectively. Inthe shown embodiment, the wearer is handling a writing implement 3000,such as a marker, while donning the eraser glove 1000 is making markingson a board. The configuration of the finger portions 1500 provides fordirect contact between the writing implement 3000 and the wearer'sfingers. If a mismarking is made on the board or the wearer desired tocreate writing space on the board, the wearer may wipe the pad 2000against the writing surface to remove and capture ink or other markingsubstrates therefrom. In one embodiment, the glove is adapted for bothright-handed and left-handed wearers.

In one embodiment, the glove 1000 comprises a plurality of pads 2000that are interchangeable. The pads 2000 may have similar dimensions suchthat a first pad and a second pad are interchangeable. In oneembodiment, the second pad is adapted to remove and capture ink or othermarking substrates from a writing surface when wiped thereagainst. Inanother embodiment, the first pad is configured to remove a first typeof marking substrate and a second pad configured to remove a second typeof marking substrate.

It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown anddescribed in what is considered to be the most practical and preferredembodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be madewithin the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications willoccur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the abovedescription then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensionalrelationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations insize, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assemblyand use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in theart, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theprinciples of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications andchanges will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

I claim:
 1. An eraser glove, comprising: a glove body having a palmarside and a dorsal side; the glove body further comprising a plurality offinger portions extending from an upper end of the body, wherein eachfinger portion is a bore adapted to receive a corresponding finger of awearer when worn; wherein the plurality of finger portions terminatesprior to a knuckle of the wearer so as to expose an interphalangealjoint of the corresponding finger when worn; a pad removably attached toa pad receiving portion, the pad receiving portion disposed on a lateralside of the glove body, wherein the lateral side is opposite a thumbside and extends across the palmar and the dorsal side; wherein the padreceiving portion extends from a wrist portion to a base of one of thefinger portions; wherein the pad is adapted to remove and capture ink orother marking substrates from a writing surface when wiped thereagainst.2. The eraser glove of claim 1, wherein the pad comprises a front sideand a rear side, wherein the front side comprises ink removing elements.3. The eraser glove of claim 2, wherein the rear side of the padcomprises a fastener adapted to selectively and removably engage withthe pad receiving portion of the body.
 4. The eraser glove of claim 3,wherein the pad comprises channel extending entirely across a first endand a second end, wherein the channel forms a living hinge such that thepad is adapted to contour to the shape of the pad receiving portion. 5.The eraser glove of claim 1, wherein the palmar side is continuous withthe dorsal side.
 6. The eraser glove of claim 1, wherein the pluralityof finger portions comprises a thumb finger portion, an index fingerportion, a middle finger portion, a ringer finger portion, and a pinkyfinger portion.
 7. The eraser glove of claim 6, wherein each fingerportion lacks a portion for enveloping a distal phalanx of each finger.8. The eraser glove of claim 1, wherein the glove is adapted for bothright-handed and left-handed wearers.
 9. The eraser glove of claim 1,further comprising a wrist band disposed at the wrist portion whereinthe wrist portion is adapted to receive a hand of a wearer therein. 10.The eraser glove of claim 9, wherein the wrist band is elastic.
 11. Theeraser glove of claim 1, wherein the pad is disposed exterior the glovebody.
 12. The eraser glove of claim 1, wherein the pad comprises a firstpad that is interchangeable from the pad receiving portion with a secondpad having similar dimensions.
 13. The eraser glove of claim 12, whereinthe second pad is adapted to remove and capture ink or other markingsubstrates from a writing surface when wiped thereagainst.
 14. Theeraser glove of claim 13, wherein the first pad is configured to removea first type of marking substrate and a second pad configured to removea second type of marking substrate.
 15. The eraser glove of claim 1,wherein the pad is entirely coextensive with the pad receiving portionsuch that the pad overlaps an entire surface area of the pad receivingportion when fastened therewith.